Douglas County Map, Wisconsin

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Douglas County, Wisconsin

The northwestern corner of Wisconsin is home to Douglas County, a land of forests and Great Lakes shoreline. The county boasts miles of trails for hiking, biking, and ATVing. Pattison State Park features Big Manitou Falls, Wisconsin’s highest waterfall.
Superior, the county seat, sits at the westernmost tip of Lake Superior. It’s a major port city, with a rich history tied to shipping and rail.
Winters are long and snowy. But that just means great skiing and snowmobiling. Fishing is popular year-round, from summer angling to ice fishing. The area’s natural beauty draws tourists and keeps locals rooted.
Category | Details |
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County Name | Douglas County |
County Seat | Superior |
Population | Approximately 43,000 |
Cities, Towns, and Communities | Superior, Solon Springs, Lake Nebagamon, Poplar, Gordon |
Interstates and Highways | US-2, US-53, WI-13, WI-35 |
FIPS Code | 55-031 |
Total Area (Land and Water) | 1,480 sq mi (Land: 1,304 sq mi; Water: 176 sq mi) |
Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Bayfield County (East), Sawyer County (Southeast), Washburn County (South), Burnett County (Southwest), Pine County, Minnesota (Southwest), Carlton County, Minnesota (West), Saint Louis County, Minnesota (Northwest), Lake County, Minnesota (Northeast) |
Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
State | Wisconsin |
Coordinates | 46.4497° N, 91.9935° W |
Etymology | Named after Stephen A. Douglas, a U.S. Senator from Illinois |
Major Landmarks | Pattison State Park, Amnicon Falls State Park, Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center |
Website | Douglas County Website |
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